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A little nibble of the Revised Common Lectionary Sunday’s scriptures are Is 42:1-9, Acts 10:34-43, Mt. 3:13-17 The authors of all four gospels wrote about Jesus’ baptism, but in only […]
Foretaste of the Sermon to Come
A little nibble of the Revised Common Lectionary Sunday’s scriptures are Isaiah 35:1-10, Psalm 146:5-10, Matthew 11:2-11 In our Gospel reading, John the Baptist is having doubts, not the […]
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A little nibble of the Revised Common Lectionary Sunday’s scriptures are 2 Timothy 1:1-14 and Luke 17:1-10 “Occasions for stumbling are bound to come, but woe to anyone by whom […]
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A little nibble of the Revised Common Lectionary Sunday’s scriptures are Psalm 113, 1Tim 2:1-7, and Luke 16:1-13 The Parable of the Dishonest Manager is a tough one! What are […]
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“A Christian is an utterly free man, lord of all, subject to none. A Christian is an utterly dutiful man, servant of all, subject to all.” — Martin Luther, On The Freedom Of A Christian
Foretaste Of The Sermon To Come
A little nibble of the Revised Common Lectionary Sunday’s scriptures are Jeremiah 2:4–13, Hebrews 13:1–8, 15–16, Luke 14:1, 7–14 “For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who […]
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A little nibble of the Revised Common Lectionary Sunday’s texts are Genesis 15:1-6, Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16 and Luke 12:32-40 Our gospel begins, “Do not be afraid, little flock, for it […]
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A little nibble of the Revised Common Lectionary Sunday’s readings are: Genesis 18:20-32, Colossians 2:6-15 [16-19], and Luke 11:1-13. I am so happy to be able to write our Foretaste […]
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A little nibble of the Revised Common Lectionary Sunday’s scriptures are Exodus 34:29-35 and Luke 9:28-36 [37-43a] Mountaintop experiences in the Bible are usually references to the theophany Moses and […]
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A little nibble of the Revised Common Lectionary Sunday’s texts are Isaiah 6:1-8, 1 Corinthians 15:1-8, Luke 5:1-11 This Sunday’s Gospel is Simon Peter’s call story. He knows this miracle-worker, […]
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A little nibble of the Revised Common Lectionary This week’s sermon will focus on 1 Corinthians 12:12-27 Let’s focus a minute on the place and time this scripture takes us […]
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A little nibble of the Revised Common Lectionary. Sunday’s texts are Micah 5:2-5a, Psalm 80:1-7, Luke 1:39-55 Our congregation is a lover of Holden Evening Prayer, and its gorgeous handling […]
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A little nibble of the Revised Common Lectionary Sunday’s readings are Zephaniah 3:14-20, Philippians 4:4-7, Luke 3:7-18 John the Baptist has a unique way of welcoming people to their baptism […]
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A little nibble of the Revised Common Lectionary Sunday’s readings are Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14; Revelation 1:4-8 and John 18:33-38 What do you see as the thread that ties these readings […]
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A little nibble of the Revised Common Lectionary Sunday’s readings are Daniel 12:1-3, Hebrews 10:11-14, 19-25, and Mark 13:1-8 Our Old- and New Testament scriptures were written during times when […]
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A little nibble using the Revised Common Lectionary Sunday’s readings are Jer 31:31-34 and John 8:31-36 Sometimes it can be hard to find the gospel in the Gospels, let alone […]
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Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!
The Concerning Lack of Critical Thinking
We dismiss someone’s point, not on whether it is based in facts or reason, but because of what group they are in or because they are not in our group.
Virtual Holy Communion Amid COVID-19
The COVID-19 crisis has created an intriguing question and debate regarding whether churches can do Holy Communion, virtually.
The Power of an Invitation
“How did you come to visit Silverdale Lutheran?” I asked a new, now very faithful and connected couple, over a latte at a local coffee shop. Their reply was amazing […]
Who Do You Need Me to Be?
By Pastor Paula Burchill Many years ago in a mom’s group I was a part of, we were having a conversation about our kids. If I remember correctly, many of […]
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A little nibble of the Revised Common Lectionary Sunday’s scriptures are Isaiah 52:7-10, Hebrews 1:1-4 and John 1:1-18 As I write this late on Christmas Eve, I am thinking about […]
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A little nibble of the Revised Common Lectionary Sunday’s scriptures are Psalm 51, 1 Timothy 2:1-7, and Luke 15:1-10. Psalm 51 is such a beautiful and reassuring promise. We often […]
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A little nibble of the Revised Common Lectionary Sunday’s readings are Isaiah 58:9b-14, Psalm 103:1-7, Luke 13:10-17 I’ve always been a little confused when Jesus said, “I have not come […]
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A little nibble of the Revised Common Lectionary. Sunday’s readings are Jeremiah 23:5-6, 23-29, Hebrews 11:29–12:2 29, and Luke 12:49-56 “I came to bring fire to the earth, and how […]
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